Portsmouth YMCA

4.4(220 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Portsmouth, VA

About Portsmouth YMCA

The Portsmouth YMCA is a membership gym and community center that also runs childcare and camps. Its program list includes Early Learning and Preschool, before and after school programs, day camp, drop-in care, overnight camp and School's Out camp. The building has an indoor pool, therapy pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, basketball and tennis courts, and a nursing room. Kids can take fitness, martial arts and boxing, and youth sports such as basketball and cheer. Financial assistance for membership and programs is set on a sliding fee scale based on income. Membership is required, and the building has an accessible entrance, restrooms and parking, a free parking lot and showers. Rated 4.4 from 220 Google reviews, 159 of them five stars and 17 one star.

What reviewers mention: pools (13), safe environment (8), bootcamp class (4), therapy pool (3), cardio equipment (3), free weight area (2), kids area (2), swim lessons (2), sauna (2), older crowd (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Portsmouth YMCA

What ages does Portsmouth YMCA serve?

Portsmouth YMCA takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Portsmouth YMCA cost?

Portsmouth YMCA does not publish its tuition online. Call (757) 483-9622 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Portsmouth YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Portsmouth YMCA has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (757) 483-9622 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Portsmouth YMCA's hours?

Portsmouth YMCA offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Portsmouth YMCA?

Portsmouth YMCA has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Portsmouth YMCA run a summer camp?

Yes. Portsmouth YMCA runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Portsmouth YMCA use?

Portsmouth YMCA offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Portsmouth YMCA licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Portsmouth YMCA in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.

Where is Portsmouth YMCA and how do I contact it?

Portsmouth YMCA is at 4900 High St W, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Its phone number is (757) 483-9622. It has a 4.4-star rating from 220 Google reviews.

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